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Rhetorical Devices
STAAR Writing
Reading With a Purpose
Editing
Miscelleaneous
100

"Shine bright like a diamond" is an example of what literary device?

Simile

100

What important sentence comes at the end of the introduction of your essay?


Thesis Statement. The thesis provides the main argument of your essay.

100

Which of these sentences is an opinion about the tragedy Romeo and Juliet? A. The feud is ended, but it is an act that only the death of their children could make happen. B. Moments later, Juliet wakes up to find Romeo dead C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved D. The play is set in Verona, Italy.

C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved

100

The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: "Love conquers all" A. Thesis B. Theme C. Allusion

B. Theme

100

When given your essay topic on your exam, what 4 labels must you annotate for BEFORE brainstorming? 

(1) Info box (2) Think statement (3) Prompt (4) Checklist

200

"My alarm clock was yelling at the top of its lungs" is an example of what rhetorical device?

Personification

200

What must your essay include? A. Symbolism, Theme, Thesis B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion C. Theme, Introduction, Transitions

B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body, Conclusion

200

"In the 1960s, safety was at a minimum at PPG. During safety meetings,” Lee Sherman tells me, 'the supervisor just gave us paperwork to fill out. Working with the chemicals, we wore no protective facial masks. You learned how to hold your nose and breathe through your mouth.'” What was PPG's attitude towards its employees?  

PPG did not care about the safety of its employees. 

200

As the weekend progressed, our relationship did not improvvement, and I was out of ideas. Phoebe even convinced her friends to embark on a personal voyage to “get me.” What change needs to be made? 

improvvement to improve

200

"After Daniel did his chores, he played video games." The above is an example of a/an: A. Sentence fragment B. Appositive comma C. Run-On sentence D. Complete (proper) sentence

D. Complete (Proper) Sentence

300

"Walking into Starbucks, she whiffed the strong scent of freshly brewed coffee" is an example of what literary device?

Imagery - specifically, olfactory imagery
300

At the beginning of each body paragraph, you must write a _____________________.

Topic sentence

300

“Hey what in the world is this hole?” Where they had all gathered there was a hole about a meter in diameter. They peered in, but it was so dark nothing could be seen. However, it gave one the feeling that it was so deep it went clear through to the center of the earth. He—y, come on ou—t!” shouted a young man into the hole. There was no echo from the bottom. Next he picked up a pebble and threw it in.

What is the mood of the villagers towards the hole?

They are curious, confused, and want to solve the mystery of where the hole leads.

300
"The old woman staggered out with the enormous pack on her shoulders, which covered her completely. At first she swayed, heading out into the forest, where the air was filled with dusty white whirlwinds of snow, like goblins dancing in the cold. She disappeared, and Mother sighed and prayed for her safety." Identify the mood within the above passage? A. Staggering B. Cold C. Prayerful D. Anxious
D. Anxious
300

What is the meaning of infer or inference? A. Summarizing B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of writing C. The deeper meaning of the story

B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of writing

400
"Life is a highway; I wanna ride it All night long..." "Life is a highway" is an example of ___________.
metaphor
400

While it is important to restate the thesis in the ___________ part of your essay, it is recommended that your reword it in a slightly different way.

Conclusion

400

What can we infer about the character from the following quote?

"Matilda is a special child," Mrs. Wimbly said with a stern glare in Matilda's direction, "it won't happen again."

A. Mrs. Wimbly is Matilda's aunt
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda's actions
C. Mrs. Wimbly hates getting in trouble
D. Matilda is a special child

B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda

400
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Look, feel, sound, taste, and smell. Ex: The sick sweet smell of the red roses was all I could remember. A. Imagery B. Diction C. Personification
A. Imagery
400

The lugubrious wails of the gypsies matched the dreary whistling of the wind in the all but-deserted and sad cemetery. Based on context clues, we can infer the word "lugubrious" to mean: A. Exciting B. Sorrowful C. Disappointing D. Desperate

B. Sorrowful

500

When the sound or letter at the beginning of each word in a sentence is the same. Example: "Selena sells sea shells by the shore."

Alliteration

500

In every body paragraph, you must include ___________ to help prove your topic sentences. These can come from personal stories, books, movies, or current events. 

Examples

500

What is a protagonist?

The leading character or one of the major characters in a text.

Ex: Jonas in The Giver 

500
List 3 words that can better describe the mood of a text that is "negative."
(answers vary)
500

Which is the main conflict in "A Long Way Gone"? (A) Ishmael not being able to find his family (B) The civil war in Sierra Leone transforming Ishmael from good to evil, then back again (C) Junior and Ishmael not being able to reunite (D) Sierra Leone changing because of the civil war.

(B) The civil war in Sierra Leone transforming Ishmael from good to evil, then back again